Freelancing vs Full Time job

Nandini S Hinduja - Nov 10 '23 - - Dev Community

Pros of freelancing

  • It offers flexibility in terms of time, you can work whenever you want.
  • It offers flexibility in terms of place, you can work from anywhere in the world.
  • It offers flexibility in terms of type of work, if you don't like a project, you can reject it.
  • It offers flexibility in terms of people, you can decide who to work with. If you don't like a client, you don't have to work with them.

Cons of freelancing

  • Freelancing sites can delete your account whenever they want. So it is a bit unsteady.
  • It is difficult to get regular flow of projects.
  • You might earn less on one month and more on the other, so there is less predictability.
  • You might not make enough money initially.

Cons of a full time job

  • People can be mean, bossy and act as though they own the company even when they don't.
  • No flexibility in terms of what projects you work on.
  • Fixed time of working.
  • Long exhausting commutes.
  • Office politics.

Pros of a full time job

  • Fixed income makes you more financially stable.
  • Benefits like health insurance.
  • Events where you can socialize like outings, trips, functions, parties.
  • Rewards, promotions and recognitions are given which motivates people.

Which do you prefer and why? Leave it in the comments!

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